More than five decades of hands-on work have given Bill experience with older Pittsburgh homes, newer construction, brick and siding exteriors, standard replacement windows, custom openings, specialty shapes, bay and bow windows, and a wide range of window and door products.

Bill personally oversees Window Installation Specialists projects and works with the company’s employee installation crews to make sure the installation receives the same attention to measurement, fit, sealing, insulation and finish that the company has built its reputation around.

Window products have changed considerably since Bill started installing them in 1973. So have glass systems, frame materials, energy-efficiency standards and installation methods. That long perspective helps Bill evaluate a home based on what is actually there rather than assuming every replacement project needs the same solution.

More Than 50 Years of Hands-On Window Installation Experience

Bill’s experience is not based only on selling windows. It comes from decades of working with window and door installations in real homes throughout the Pittsburgh region.

Over the years, he has seen what happens when windows are measured correctly, installed carefully and properly sealed – and what can happen when they are not.

A replacement window has to do more than look good in the opening. The unit needs to fit the home, operate correctly and be integrated with the surrounding structure so it can perform as intended.

That is why Window Installation Specialists places so much emphasis on the installation itself.

Installing Replacement Windows Since 1973

Bill began installing replacement windows in 1973. Since then, he has worked through major changes in residential window technology, from older wood and aluminum products to today’s wood, fiberglass, vinyl and composite systems.

That experience can be especially useful in Western Pennsylvania, where homes vary widely in age, construction and architecture. A window opening in an older Pittsburgh brick home may present a very different installation situation than one in a newer suburban home.

Bill and the Window Installation Specialists team evaluate the existing opening, the condition of the surrounding materials, how the homeowner uses the room and which window or door product makes sense for that particular application.

Owner Oversight on Window & Door Projects

Window Installation Specialists emphasizes owner oversight rather than turning projects over to an unrelated subcontracted installation crew.

Bill personally oversees projects, while the company’s employee installers handle the installation work. The current Window Installation Specialists website states that installations are completed by employee installers rather than subcontracted crews.

This structure helps keep the sales, product selection, measurement, installation and final workmanship connected to the same local company.

InstallationMasters Certified Installation

Window Installation Specialists identifies its installation craftsmen as InstallationMasters Certified.

The company’s installation process includes professional on-site measurements, careful removal of existing windows, installation to manufacturer specifications, insulation and air sealing, interior and exterior trim work, final inspection and cleanup.

For Bill, choosing a quality window is only part of the project. Proper installation is what allows the product, glass package, frame and weather-sealing system to work together.

Experience With Andersen, Pella, Marvin & Therma-Tru

Window Installation Specialists works with several established window and door manufacturers, including:

• Andersen Windows & Doors
• Pella Windows & Doors
• Marvin Windows & Doors
• Therma-Tru Entry Doors

Working with multiple manufacturers allows Bill and the team to discuss different materials, styles, price ranges and performance options instead of forcing every homeowner into one house brand.

Depending on the home and project, options may include wood, fiberglass, vinyl, Fibrex composite and other composite products, along with double-hung, casement, sliding, picture, bay, bow, architectural and specialty-shaped windows.

The right choice depends on the opening, the home’s architecture, the homeowner’s priorities and the specific product configuration.

Specialty & Architectural Window Experience

Not every replacement project involves a standard rectangular window.

Window Installation Specialists works with specialty and architectural window configurations, including arched and round-top windows, circles, half-rounds, geometric shapes, large picture windows, bay and bow windows and custom combinations.

These projects can require particularly careful measurement, structural preparation, support, sealing and finish work. Bill’s decades of installation experience provide useful context when evaluating unusual openings and custom replacement situations.

Experience With Pittsburgh’s Older Homes

Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania have a wide mix of housing stock, including older brick homes, traditional wood construction, homes that have been remodeled several times and properties where the existing windows have already been replaced once before.

That means the visible window is only part of what needs to be considered.

Bill’s approach is to look at the existing condition of the opening and determine what makes sense for that particular house. The goal is not to recommend a window simply because it is popular. It is to match the product and installation method to the home.

Helping Homeowners Choose the Right Window Style

Bill and the team also help homeowners think about how a window will actually be used after it is installed.

For example, a homeowner replacing a double-hung window over a kitchen sink may find that a casement window with a crank is easier to operate. A wide opening may work well with a sliding window, while a traditional double-hung window may still be the right choice in many bedrooms and living spaces.

There is no single window style that is best for every opening. The better choice depends on access, ventilation, view, architecture and how the homeowner uses the room.

A Pittsburgh Window Expert on KDKA Radio

Bill has also shared his window and door experience with Pittsburgh homeowners through KDKA Radio’s Home Improvement Hour.

Window Installation Specialists identifies Bill and Melissa Kish as having appeared as window experts on the program. This gives homeowners another way to see that the company’s advice is grounded in decades of practical experience with windows, doors and Pittsburgh-area homes.

Bill’s Approach to Replacement Windows

Bill’s approach is straightforward: look at the house first.

Not every homeowner needs to replace every window at the same time. Not every existing double-hung window needs to be replaced with another double-hung. And the most expensive product is not automatically the right product for every opening.

The consultation should start with what is happening now: drafts, difficult operation, failed seals, deteriorated frames, outdated glass, water concerns, appearance, maintenance or simply a window style that no longer works well for the room.

From there, Window Installation Specialists can discuss realistic options.

What Bill Looks for During a Window Replacement Project

• The condition and type of the existing window
• The size and condition of the opening
• How the existing window operates
• Signs of air or water intrusion
• The surrounding interior and exterior materials
• The homeowner’s goals for appearance and operation
• Window material and product options
• Glass and energy-performance options
• Proper measurement and fit
• Insulation, air sealing and weather protection
• Interior and exterior trim requirements
• Final operation and finish

Real Window & Door Installations Throughout Western Pennsylvania

One of the best ways to understand Bill’s experience is to look at the work Window Installation Specialists completes throughout the region.

The company regularly documents real installations involving Andersen and Pella products, specialty windows, replacement doors and different types of Pittsburgh-area homes.

These project examples show the types of openings, products and installation situations the company works with rather than relying only on manufacturer photos or general descriptions.

Why Installation Matters

Even a premium window depends on the quality of the installation around it.

Measurement, preparation, fastening, insulation, air sealing, water management, trim and final adjustment all affect how the completed window operates and performs.

Bill has spent more than 50 years focused on that part of the job. It is also why Window Installation Specialists emphasizes certified employee installers and owner oversight as part of its process.

Serving Pittsburgh & Western Pennsylvania

Bill and Window Installation Specialists work with homeowners throughout Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania.

The company’s current service-area information includes Pittsburgh, the North Hills, South Hills, eastern suburbs and western suburbs, with communities such as Cranberry Township, Wexford, McCandless, Fox Chapel, Upper St. Clair, Peters Township, Bethel Park, Mt. Lebanon, Irwin, North Huntingdon, Murrysville, Greensburg, Monroeville, Sewickley, Robinson Township and Moon Township.

Homeowners who are unsure whether their property is within the current service area can contact Window Installation Specialists directly.